Douglas Portway Works on Paper: Value & Auction Prices

1922–1993

Douglas Portway works on paper have appeared at auction 46 times in ArtSell’s records between 2009 and 2026; 19 sold, a sell-through rate of 41%. Across 19 sales with a published price, the typical result was $471Sign up free to see to $1.5kSign up free to see (median $620Sign up free to see). The auction record in our data is Abstract with Green, Blue and Red, sold at Strauss & Co in June 2018 for $3.2kSign up free to see. Most results come from Strauss & Co (42), Bonhams (2) and Lyon & Turnbull (1).

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All works on paper results

1. 
   Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1982

   Mixed media · Paper

   55,5 by 38cm excluding frame; 106 by 89,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Aug 19, 2026 · Lot 98
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
2. 
   Reclining Nude, 1988

   Oil · Paper

   sheet size: 75 by 57cm, unframed

   Strauss & Co · Jun 17, 2026 · Lot 217
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
3. 
   Abstract in Green and Red, 1965

   Mixed media · Paper

   35,5 by 53,5cm excluding frame; 66,5 by 84,5 by 3cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · May 25, 2026 · Lot 82
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
4. 
   Seated Nude

   Oil · Paper

   47 by 31cm excluding frame; 78,5 by 60 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2026 · Lot 276
   ZAR 8,198≈ $501≈ £371≈ €426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
5. 
   Abstract Composition in Blue and Green, 1979

   Mixed media · Paper

   50 by 65,5cm excluding frame; 73 by 88,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Apr 20, 2026 · Lot 3
   ZAR 8,198≈ $501≈ £371≈ €426Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
6. 
   Abstract in Black, Brown and Yellow, 1972

   Mixed media · Paper

   51 by 66cm excluding frame; 75 by 88,5 by 2cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Mar 24, 2026 · Lot 459
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 20,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
7. 
   Flowers in a Blue Vase, 1982

   Mixed media · Paper

   55,5 by 38cm excluding frame; 106 by 89,5 by 4,5cm including frame

   Strauss & Co · Dec 8, 2025 · Lot 85
   Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
8. 
   Untitled

   Oil · Paper

   Sworders · Dec 2, 2025 · Lot 389
   £90≈ $119≈ €102HammerSign up free to seeEst. £150–250View at Sworders ↗
9. 
   ABSTRACT, 1964

   Oil · Paper

   75.5cm x 55.7cm (29 ¾in x 21 7/8in)

   Lyon & Turnbull · Oct 30, 2025 · Lot 301
   £1,134≈ $1,488≈ €1,289Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–1,500View at Lyon & Turnbull ↗
10. 
    The lovers

    Watercolor

    48 x 32cm (18 7/8 x 12 5/8in).

    Bonhams · Sep 12, 2025 · Lot 83
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £400–600View at Bonhams ↗
11. 
    Abstract Composition in Blue and Green

    Mixed media · Paper

    50 by 65,5cm excluding frame; 73 by 88,5 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 17, 2025 · Lot 4
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
12. 
    Woman Stitching

    Watercolor · Paper

    30,5 by 22cm excluding frame; 48 by 36,5 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 9, 2024 · Lot 216
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 9,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
13. 
    Standing Nude

    Mixed media · Paper

    33 by 40cm excluding frame; 55 by 40,5 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 9, 2024 · Lot 137
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
14. 
    The Couple

    Watercolor · Paper

    26 by 19cm excluding frame; 51 by 42 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 9, 2024 · Lot 136
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–7,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
15. 
    Abstract No. 15

    Mixed media · Paper

    55 by 74,5cm excluding frame; 72 by 92 by 7cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 25, 2024 · Lot 44
    ZAR 29,313≈ $1,614≈ £1,273≈ €1,507Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
16. 
    Abstract

    Oil · Paper

    51 by 66cm excluding frame; 73,5 by 89 by 3cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 13, 2024 · Lot 111
    ZAR 11,725≈ $639≈ £509≈ €592Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
17. 
    Le Sage

    Mixed media · Paper

    51 by 65cm excluding frame; 97 by 115,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 11, 2023 · Lot 375
    ZAR 11,725≈ $620≈ £495≈ €578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
18. 
    Untitled

    Gouache · Paper

    56 by 36cm excluding frame; 80,5 by 62 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 227
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
19. 
    Abstract Composition

    Gouache · Paper

    28 by 39,5cm excluding frame; 43,5 by 53,5 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 144
    ZAR 4,456≈ $234≈ £187≈ €215Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
20. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    39 by 51cm excluding frame; 63 by 75 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 15, 2023 · Lot 143
    ZAR 1,173≈ $61≈ £49≈ €57Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 2,000–4,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
21. 
    Abstract landscape

    Mixed media · Paper

    26.3 x 36.5cm (10 3/8 x 14 3/8in).

    Bonhams · Apr 18, 2023 · Lot 64
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £1,500–2,500View at Bonhams ↗
22. 
    Black Abstract with Graffiti

    Mixed media · Paper

    39 by 51cm excluding frame; 63 by 75 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 27, 2023 · Lot 67
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
23. 
    Le Sage

    Mixed media · Paper

    51 by 65cm excluding frame; 97 by 115,5 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 13, 2023 · Lot 103
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 15,000–20,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
24. 
    Abstract

    Pastel · Paper

    55,5 by 75,5cm excluding frame; 80 by 101 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Feb 13, 2023 · Lot 65
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
25. 
    Multicoloured Abstract with Circle

    Gouache · Paper

    28 by 39,5cm excluding frame; 43,5 by 53,5 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 373
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
26. 
    Black Abstract with Graffiti

    Mixed media · Paper

    39 by 51cm excluding frame; 63 by 75 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 370
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 7,000–10,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
27. 
    Untitled

    Gouache · Paper

    56 by 36cm excluding frame; 80,5 by 62 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Oct 3, 2022 · Lot 369
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
28. 
    Abstract Figure

    Mixed media · Paper

    35,5 by 51cm excluding frame; 49,5 by 65 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 28, 2022 · Lot 286
    ZAR 4,690≈ $293≈ £240≈ €277Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
29. 
    Abstract Composition II

    Pastel · Paper

    47 by 62cm excluding frame; 59 by 73 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Feb 5, 2020 · Lot 48
    ZAR 9,380≈ $637≈ £488≈ €578Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
30. 
    Abstract Composition I

    Pastel · Paper

    55 by 75,5cm excluding frame; 69 by 88,5 by 4,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Feb 5, 2020 · Lot 47
    ZAR 8,794≈ $597≈ £458≈ €542Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
31. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    26 by 40cm excluding frame; 54 by 66 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 16, 2019 · Lot 206
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
32. 
    Nude

    Oil · Paper

    sheet size: 66 by 50,5cm; 98 by 80 by 2,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jul 15, 2019 · Lot 217
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 30,000–50,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
33. 
    Le Sage

    Mixed media · Paper

    50,5 by 66cm, excluding frame; 68 by 83,5cm, including frame

    Strauss & Co · Jul 15, 2019 · Lot 216
    ZAR 19,933≈ $1,438≈ £1,147≈ €1,276Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 8,000–12,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
34. 
    Mother and Child

    Gouache · Paper

    50 by 28,5cm excluding frame; 86 by 63 by 2cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 4, 2019 · Lot 251
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 25,000–30,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
35. 
    Abstract with Green, Blue and Red

    Oil · Paper

    51 by 66cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Jun 4, 2018 · Lot 158
    ZAR 39,830≈ $3,179≈ £2,375≈ €2,708Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 25,000–35,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
36. 
    Erotica

    Mixed media · Paper

    19 by 26,5cm excluding frame; 52 by 60 by 3,5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · May 7, 2018 · Lot 331
    ZAR 7,622≈ $606≈ £448≈ €509Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 6,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
37. 
    Nude with Towel

    Oil · Paper

    65,5 by 50,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 13, 2017 · Lot 91
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 40,000–60,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
38. 
    Abstract Composition

    Mixed media · Paper

    26 by 40cm excluding frame; 54 by 66 by 5cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Sep 18, 2017 · Lot 376
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 5,000–8,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
39. 
    Seated Nude and Bouquet of Flowers

    Watercolor · Paper

    28 by 19cm excluding frame; 64 by 55 by 4cm including frame

    Strauss & Co · Apr 23, 2014 · Lot 322
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 4,000–6,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
40. 
    Abstract with Green T

    Mixed media · Paper

    37,5 by 55,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 15, 2013 · Lot 210
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 7,000–9,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
41. 
    A Composition with a Reclining Woman in Red, Blue and Green

    Mixed media · Paper

    50 by 66cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 198
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 12,000–16,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
42. 
    A Reclining Nude

    Drawing

    36,5 by 18cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 179
    ZAR 3,513≈ $441≈ £275≈ €321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 3,000–5,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
43. 
    A Composition in Orange, Black and Blue

    Mixed media · Paper

    35 by 52,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 7, 2011 · Lot 177
    ZAR 9,368≈ $1,176≈ £733≈ €856Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
44. 
    Animal and Figural Forms

    Mixed media · Paper

    39,5 by 51cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Nov 1, 2010 · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. ZAR 10,000–15,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
45. 
    Abstract Form with Black Circle

    Mixed media · Paper

    67 by 50,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · May 24, 2010 · Lot 119
    ZAR 12,254≈ $1,555≈ £1,083≈ €1,258Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 12,000–18,000View at Strauss & Co ↗
46. 
    Le Sage

    Mixed media · Paper

    64,2 by 51,5cm excluding frame

    Strauss & Co · Mar 9, 2009 · Lot 153
    ZAR 20,052≈ $1,884≈ £1,367≈ €1,499Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. ZAR 18,000–24,000View at Strauss & Co ↗

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